Caitlin Clark, Saniya Rivers receive technical fouls during Fever-Sun matchup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 23, 2026, 5:09 AM
Last updated Jul 23, 2026
During a matchup between the Indiana Fever and Connecticut Sun in Uncasville, Caitlin Clark received a technical foul after telling Saniya Rivers to "look at the scoreboard" as tensions rose late in the third quarter. Both players were penalized, with Clark now one technical foul away from an automatic suspension. After the incident, Clark commented on needing to control her emotions, emphasizing her importance to the Fever's success this season. Head coach Stephanie White acknowledged the situation and suggested Clark could choose strategically if she were to be suspended. The Fever entered this game as one of the league’s top teams ahead of the All-Star break.
- •Caitlin Clark and Saniya Rivers exchanged words leading to technical fouls.
- •Clark now faces potential one-game suspension due to technical foul count.
- •Clark emphasized the need to control her emotions on the court.
- •Stephanie White commented on possible strategies regarding Clark's play.
- •The Fever are performing well as the All-Star break approaches.
- 8:16 AMYahoo Sports — Saniya Rivers takes a shot at Caitlin Clark after heated altercation with Fever star in blowout loss
- 5:09 AMYahoo Sports — Stephanie White, Caitlin Clark Address Technicals After Fever Star’s "Look at the Scoreboard" Remark to Saniya Rivers
"In a game that will go down as one of the best offensive performances in franchise history, cameras caught Caitlin Clark and Connecticut Sun guard Saniya Rivers exchanging words late in the third quarter. As the back-and-forth escalated, Clark was caught telling Rivers to “look at the scoreboard,” before the officials stepped in and handed both of them technical fouls.
"Caitlin Clark and Saniya Rivers’ in-game altercation has gone beyond the court. The Indiana Fever recently locked horns with the Connecticut Sun as the former registered a WNBA record-breaking 123-88 win over the latter.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 24, 2026, 8:16 AMSaniya Rivers takes a shot at Caitlin Clark after heated altercation with Fever star in blowout loss
Caitlin Clark and Saniya Rivers’ in-game altercation has gone beyond the court. The Indiana Fever recently locked horns with the Connecticut Sun as the former registered a WNBA record-breaking 123-88 win over the latter.
- Yahoo SportsJul 23, 2026, 5:09 AMStephanie White, Caitlin Clark Address Technicals After Fever Star’s "Look at the Scoreboard" Remark to Saniya Rivers
In a game that will go down as one of the best offensive performances in franchise history, cameras caught Caitlin Clark and Connecticut Sun guard Saniya Rivers exchanging words late in the third quarter. As the back-and-forth escalated, Clark was caught telling Rivers to “look at the scoreboard,” before the officials stepped in and handed both of them technical fouls.
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